Six writers, three from Vi t Nam and three from Wales come together in the Room/Ystafell/Phòng to discuss their queer identities and how it has been shaped by world around them. Featuring discussion transcripts, poetry, photography, collages and prose. A man takes to the ballroom scene after months of lockdown in Há N i, entranced by the vogue gods. An 81 year old lesbian artist writes to her ex-lovers daughter to explore her ten strange dreams. At 2am a young woman strides through Queen Street, Cardiff writing love notes to her cariad. Exploring sexuality, love and loss, language, cultural heritage, nature and joy this anthology sheds light on the queer experience in Wales and Vi t Nam.
Autorentext
Joshua Jones (he/him) is a writer and artist from Llanelli, South Wales. He is the co-founder of Dyddiau Du, a social hub and community art-space for queer & neurodivergent people in Cardiff. His publications include Fistful of Flowers and his debut collection of short stories, Local Fires, was published by Parthian Books in November 2023.